Brussels green lights Atlantia’s bid for Abertis
EU approves Italian group’s takeover of toll road operator with Spanish ACS construction firm due to present rival bid
October 13, 2017 05:53 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan biomedical sector achieves record 153 million euros in investments in 2016
82% of investments came from Catalan investors, according to a recent study
October 13, 2017 01:13 PM
Grup Planeta to move head office from Barcelona to Madrid
Penguin Random House is also following the political situation in Catalonia closely, saying it will evaluate "accordingly"
October 11, 2017 04:27 PM
Spanish stock market rallies after Catalonia suspends independence declaration
European markets also recovered on Wednesday, as fears over political crisis momentarily subside
October 11, 2017 01:19 PM
Barcelona urges Spanish government not to alarm tourists
Although there has been a drop in hotel reservations in Barcelona, the arrival of cruise ships remains virtually the same
October 9, 2017 03:22 PM
Pharmaceutical giant Grifols may move headquarters out of Barcelona
Although the company has “no plans” to leave Catalonia, if politics affects business it will have to take "necessary measures"
October 9, 2017 12:18 PM
Spanish decree makes it easier for Catalan firms to leave
Urgent Spanish government measure to facilitate decision by firms to relocate HQs causes “concern” in Catalonia
October 6, 2017 05:20 PM
Banc Sabadell decides to move its headquarters out of Catalonia
Spanish government preparing new law to facilitate relocation of companies and banks outside of Catalonia
October 5, 2017 08:05 PM
Spanish markets plunge as tension over Catalonia rises
Companies begin drawing up plans to move HQs to other regions in Spain should independence be declared
October 5, 2017 04:18 PM
Internationalization and collaborative economy biggest challenges faced by rural tourism
The number of rural accommodations has grown by 212% in the last thirteen years in Catalonia
October 5, 2017 01:51 PM
Barcelona Games World opens its doors to public
Games developers from all over the world will be present, including the creator of vintage classic 'Pac-Man'
October 5, 2017 01:19 PM
Cathay Pacific to run regular route between Barcelona and Hong Kong
The Chinese airline announced it will operate four weekly services between both cities beginning next year
September 28, 2017 04:08 PM
Air France to hand over Barcelona flights to low-cost daughter company
French aviation company unveiled its low-cost subsidiary today, which will be taking over flights between Paris and Barcelona
September 26, 2017 04:24 PM
Barcelona hosts record-breaking aviation congress
Record number of airlines present at annual meeting of airports, airlines, and aviation shareholders taking place this week in the capital
September 22, 2017 04:56 PM
Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
September 21, 2017 04:37 PM
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